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Ron Parker was a lockdown defensive back for the football team, becoming one of the most decorated players in recent history. Ron led the team in interceptions in 2009 (6) and 2010 (5) and passes defended in 2009. For his career, Parker racked up on the postseason awards. He was named South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Year (2009), First-Team All-Conference (2009 & 2010), All-State (2009), All-Region (2009 & 2010), and All-American (2009 & 2010).  

Following Newberry, Parker played in the NFL for eight years for the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. Ron played in 105 games in his career, making 78 starts. He played in over 5,349 defensive snaps, recording 11 interceptions, 394 combined tackles, 345 solo tackles, 52 assisted tackles, ten tackles for a loss, and seven quarterback hits.